Mammootty approaches each movie like a newcomer, says Sathyan Anthikad

Director Sathyan Anthikad is one of the most revered and senior most directors currently in the Malayalam film industry. The director has been active in the industry for the past three decades.

He has directed many superhit movies with actors like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Jayaram, Thilakan, Mukesh, Murali, Dileep etc. Even current generation actors like Nivin Pauly and Fahadh Faasil have starred in Sathyan Anthikad’s movies. The director’s next release Jomonte Suvisheshangal stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead.

In a recent interview, Sathyan Anthikad shared his experience working with Megastar Mammootty. He said, “Mammootty is like an evergreen newcomer. He approaches each movie with a newcomer’s hunger and passion.

While doing a movie with Mammootty, the director is under tension. He keeps asking questions about the character. He wants to know the various mannerisms, costume styles etc associated with the character.

He keeps asking these questions from any corner of the world. Sometimes he enters the room where scripting will be going on and start discussing about the character. Such is his hunger and passion for the art.

Sathyan Anthikad – Mammootty combo have given some superhit movies like Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu, Artham, Kalikkalam, Golanthara Vartha etc.